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customer story | Sonja

At Christina Kober Designs, every piece of jewelry carries a unique story, capturing moments and memories that are deeply cherished by our customers. One such story comes from Sonja, whose recent purchase became a beautiful tribute to her beloved service dog. Here is her touching journey, highlighting the emotional significance of her custom-made ring.


A Message with Deep Sentiment

Sonja shared her gratitude after receiving her second ring from Christina Kober Designs. In her words:

"I received the second ring I purchased from you, thank you so much, it is so beautiful and exactly what I wanted, the message is very sentimental and it means a lot to me, I honestly can’t thank you enough ❤️❤️❤️"


A Heartfelt Tribute

Sonja then revealed the deeply personal story behind her ring's message:

"My service dog passed away recently and I am absolutely heartbroken. I feel like my entire heart went with him. He gave me the most amazing life ever. He used to smile all the time, which is very unusual for a dog. Ever since I lost him, I find it hard to smile, except when I remember his smiley face that smiled at me every single day. That’s what the message means. 

He was 13 years old and died of old age and had a wonderful life. He made me into a better person by simply being himself. I didn’t know what smiling with a whole heart meant until he came into my life. He even slept with a smile on. He was my everything and will always be with me. I do my best to smile every day for him. It’s what keeps me going through the most difficult time of my life so far.

 I’ll be ordering more and it will all somehow be tied to him. I called him My Sunshine because his orange little eyes were all the sunshine I ever needed. He was a very precious little boy who was loved by so many. Thank you so much once again for making the ring for me, it reminds me to smile by looking down at it and it’s the only thing that makes me smile like I used to when he was still next to me. ❤️"


The Power of Jewelry to Heal and Connect

Sonja’s story beautifully illustrates the profound impact that personalized jewelry can have in commemorating loved ones and providing comfort during difficult times. At Christina Kober Designs, we're honored to be a part of such intimate and meaningful moments in our customers' lives.

Sonja's experience is a testament to the love and care that goes into each piece we create. It reminds us of the powerful connections we share with our pets, who bring unparalleled joy and love into our lives.

We're deeply moved by Sonja's story and grateful for the opportunity to help her keep the memory of her beloved service dog alive. Her ring is more than just a piece of jewelry; it is a symbol of enduring love and cherished memories.

Thank you, Sonja, for sharing your beautiful story with us. Your resilience and dedication to honoring your service dog's memory are truly inspiring. We hope your ring continues to bring you the comfort and joy that "My Sunshine" brought into your life.

1 comment

  • Sonja Sifner : January 18, 2025
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    Dear Christina,

    I could not hold back tears as I was reading this beautiful blog you wrote about my little guardian angel. It’s been a long time since I cried happy years. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me celebrate my beautiful little boy and keep the memory of my “Smiley Face” alive by publishing this story. I will never forget the day when I received my beautiful ring you made for me; I sat down next to Tyson’s picture in the corner of the couch where he loved to nap every day while smiling from ear to ear, and as soon as I saw it, i felt myself smiling once again; it was the first time that I smiled in months. My little angel made sure that I had a smile on my face every day; it is thanks to you and my beautiful ring that he can, once again, see his mommy smiling, just like he taught me over 13 years ago. And for that, I am forever grateful to you.

    With love,
    S.S.

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